You had a procedure called a needle biopsy on a lung. In this procedure, a hollow needle is used to take 1 or more samples of your lung tissue. The tissue is then looked at under a microscope. There are several different types of needle biopsies.
Instructions for taking care of yourself after carpal tunnel release surgery.
Hyperkalemia means there is too much potassium in the blood. Potassium affects the nerve and muscle cells including those in the heart.
If you have hyperkalemia, you will need to make some dietary changes to reduce your intake of potassium.
There are methods you can use to remove mucus from your airways and help you breathe better. Follow these steps to do controlled coughing and the "huff" technique.
A CPAP device helps you breathe better at night. The device delivers air through your nose or mouth when you breathe in to keep your air passages open.
Your child is diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). This blood disorder causes your child's immune system to destroy their body's own platelets (cells that help stop bleeding). Here's what you need to know about home care.
Your child's thyroid gland is overactive and makes too much thyroid hormone. This means your child's thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Read on to learn how to care for your child.
Hyperthyroidism means you have an overactive thyroid gland that makes too much thyroid hormone. Read on to learn about self-care and follow-up care for this condition.
Your health care provider performed a procedure called cardioversion. Your provider used medicines or a controlled electric shock. This helped restore your heart's normal rhythm. Here are some instructions to follow while you recover.